Rail industry data and trends from Progressive Railroading November 2011
PTC: Railroads attempt to get a better handle on positive train control implementation
Passenger Rail At a Glance 2011: Agency Profiles
For maintenance-of-way managers, finding ways to boost productivity is key
For C&S execs, helming the PTC implementation evolution and hiring accordingly are chief challenges
High-speed rail's blurry and beaten path
Amtrak: keeping an eye on the long-range forecast for U.S. intercity passenger rail
Passenger rail: Amtrak employs new safety program to identify, improve workers' behavior
Locomotives: Platforms to accommodate 125 mph operations in the U.S.
Positive train control: Onboard PTC technology
Maintenance of Way: Managing track-time windows
Transit operations: Service providers compete for passenger-rail business
Freight railroads, rail-transit agencies seek ways to make the safety grade at crossings